10 Best: Foxy Finds

Foxes are fast becoming the new owls, loved by parents and little ones alike  (Alfie adores his Tootsa Macginty fox sweater), so I thought I’d round up some the foxiest finds for kids. My love for Maileg toys knows no bounds and this little fella is no exception. In fact, I’ve decided he’s going to [...]

Becky Baur cushions

I first came across Becky Baur when purchasing kids’ birthday cards from Minor Mail. I loved the cutesy retro style of her illustrations, so later Googled her and was delighted to discover she also produces cushions and ceramics. I’m not alone in my admiration – Mary Portas recently snapped up Baur’s homewares for her London [...]

10 Best: ideas for a Paris-themed room

  We’ve been to London and New York, so it seems only fitting that we should pay a visit to that chicest of fashion capitals across the Channel. A Paris-themed room could be great for boys (Eiffel Tower, gargoyles) or girls (Eiffel Tower, poodles). I tried really hard to find Pompidou Center goodies, but they’re [...]

10 Best: Ideas for an aviation-themed room

Neee-oowww! Planes and all things aeronautical are flavour of the month here in Brighton, so I couldn’t resist bringing you a round of goodies for your little high flyer’s room. We’ve raved about Paperboy’s wallpaper designs in the past and their latest, Spitfire (which celebrates the  75th anniversary year of the iconic World War II aircraft) [...]

10 Best: ideas for a robot-themed room

In the 50s, pretty much everyone believed that robots would be commonplace in every home by the year 2000, and I have to admit, having grown up with Tomorrow’s World in the 80s, I kinda hoped it would be true, too. Sadly, with maybe the exception of Japan, our world is lacking in automated help, but [...]

10 Best: ideas for a farm-themed room

I don’t know a toddler who isn’t enamoured of Old Macdonald, so a farm-themed room is a bit of a no brainer. Colourful and fun, it works brilliantly for boys or girls and you can ramp up the tractor count if you’ve got a petrolhead on your hands. I took this fantastic print from ByGraziela [...]

Ma Mamie Hippie amplifier music boxes

One for all the flower children out there, cooler-than-cool French company Ma Mamie Hippie have produced these, frankly, amazing, amplifier music boxes. They come in either Marshall or Gibson designs and play sixties/seventies standards – think Bob Dylan’s Blowin’ in the Wind, The Beatles’ Yellow Submarine and The Doors Light My Fire. The Gibson version [...]

New goodies at Lettie Belle

Loving the latest creations from Lettie Belle, aka textile designer Laura Anne Marsden. First up, a contemporary take on perennial favourite Fuzzy Felts. LB’s Felt Play Sets come in three designs – Garden, Woodland and Ahoy There! – and are packaged in an organic cotton button-down case, so you’re less likely to lose any pieces. [...]

10 Best: ideas for a weather-themed room

Ever since I first set eyes on Swedish designer Gunila Axén’s frankly amazing Clouds pattern I’ve been smitten with the idea of a weather-themed room. In all honesty, you could kit out a nursery solely in Axén’s icon design – find bedlinen, curtains, lampshades, cushions and storage in a variety of colours at Little Baby [...]

Coral & Tusk cushions

Cushions. CUSHIONS! CUSHIONS!! Got your attention? Well, here are some ultra-gorgeous ones that may just be too good for your little one’s room. Designed by New Yorker Stephanie Housley, Coral & Tusk is a beautiful collection of textile goodies. The full collection is currently only available from their website (with a super-steep $35 shipping charge), [...]

10 Best: Ideas for an insect-themed room

Ooh, my search for insect goodies brought up so much fabulousness it almost warranted two posts. But I’ve been firm with myself to bring you my 10 favourite finds if your little one loves all things creepy and crawly. Let’s start with the walls. This dramatic wallpaper by the wonderful Timorous Beasties is probably a [...]

10 Best: Ideas for a New York-themed room

After researching goodies based on London’s iconography, I got to thinking about New York as a possible theme for a children’s room. Then a prompt from a BG reader for ideas propelled me into action. Firstly, the walls. There is so much Manhattan art around, but I really like the educational slant (and blue and [...]

Swoonish Decor and Accessories by Rice at Sisters Guild

I’ve said it many times before and I’ll say it again – I love all things Rice, the Danish fairtrade brand that delivers oodles of style in an instantly recognisable mix of colour shots and eclectic print mixes that I always describe as ‘granny boho cool’. Chic spot Sisters Guild have their ‘Kiss’ and ‘Love’ [...]

Decaf Living Rock Star bed linen

Another hot spot from eagle-eyed Kat is this super-cool bed linen from Decaf Living. Crisp white cotton is emblazoned with bright red guitars and stars for a design that will appeal to budding rock stars and style-conscious mamas alike. I like guitars as a decorative motif because of their appealing shape and, let’s face it, [...]

10 ideas for London-themed Rooms

The iconography of London is a great theme for a child’s room. Inspired by Alice Tait’s funky London map, £15, I’ve rounded up a selection of decorative goodies based on the capital’s most famous icons. Firstly, the walls. A London room wouldn’t be complete without some hand screen-printed Lizzie Allen wallpaper. The iconic ‘Red Buses [...]

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